Nick Kyrgios: I feel like I have been quite iconic in the sport

Six-time ATP champion Nick Kyrgios admitted he didn't love tennis tennis when he was young and he didn't have any goals of winning Grand Slams. 

Kyrgios, 26, was one of the most talented players of his generation and many believed he could one day become a Grand Slam champion and world No. 1. 

“When I was young I didn't have any goals of winning Grand Slams or anything like that, I didn't love this sport. That ended up turning into a good thing, I guess, as I beat the best on the Tour, even some titles. I feel like I have been quite iconic in the sport for the simple fact of doing things my way, now I see that the gap between tennis and basketball is not that wide. At the moment I enjoy playing, it is pure fun, I like being with the fans, talking with them, knowing what they do. Some of the best memories of my career are with them," Kyrgios said, as quoted on Punto de Break. 

Kyrgios taking a relaxed approach 

Kyrgios, ranked at No. 77 in the world, is set to play at this week's Citi Open in Washington. 

“I go at my own pace, I'm not competing with anyone, I don't feel like I have to climb the rankings or win any tournaments. I'm doing it my way and that's how I deal with it every day. Here I can come and cheer up all the fans with a simple practice, involving them and making them part of the tournament. At the beginning of my career I had coaches who would tell me what to do, how to do it, and how many to improve in the ranking. Now, honestly, I don't think about any of this. I do what I want, I flow, I play some tournaments and I have fun when I can," Kyrgios added. 

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